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ENGEL Spain premieres at Equiplast 2026

ENGEL Spain premieres at Equiplast 2026

At Equiplast 2026, ENGEL Spain is presenting four integrated injection moulding applications for the Spanish market, covering the production of decorated parts, caps, thin-wall packaging and large mouldings. The exhibits are accompanied by a presentation of digital process support systems and AI-based tools.

KHS expands the Innopack Kisters Advanced series

KHS expands the Innopack Kisters Advanced series

KHS has expanded the Innopack Kisters Advanced series with the BottleClip Carrier solution, enabling stable multipacks of PET bottles with a cardboard carrying handle. The new option is intended to increase packaging flexibility, reduce energy consumption and address growing regulatory requirements.

Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026

Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026

The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 were announced during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. Awards were presented in seven categories covering products, recycling technologies and individuals supporting the development of plastics circularity.

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 winners announced

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 winners announced

The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 were announced during Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. Product solutions, recycling technologies and individuals supporting the development of Europe’s plastics recycling value chain were recognised.

Interpack 2026 to expand the interpack TV Live programme

Interpack 2026 to expand the interpack TV Live programme

Interpack 2026 announces the continuation and expansion of the interpack TV Live format, produced in the trade fair TV studio and online. The programme is set to include talks, analyses and panels on market developments, regulation and technological solutions for the processing and packaging industry.

Plastpol 2026: reports, debates and Connect Plast matchmaking

Plastpol 2026: reports, debates and Connect Plast matchmaking

At the 30th Plastpol trade fair in Targi Kielce, premieres of reports, debates on the sector’s development directions and the international Connect Plast B2B matchmaking are planned. The event will be accompanied by five conferences and industry meetings.

BMT launches Material DNA process development service

BMT launches Material DNA process development service

BMT introduces Material DNA, a process development service focused on defining, validating and transferring process windows before production starts. The solution aims to reduce scale-up risk and shorten line start-up through offline validation and the THERMOSCAN sensor.

PRS Europe 2026 celebrates its 10th anniversary in Amsterdam

PRS Europe 2026 celebrates its 10th anniversary in Amsterdam

On 5-6 May 2026, the 10th edition of Plastics Recycling Show Europe will take place at RAI Amsterdam. The programme includes a conference with more than 70 speakers, over 500 exhibitors, and an AI Innovation Hub featuring live demonstrations.

Marcel Willberg joins Lindner Washtech management

Marcel Willberg joins Lindner Washtech management

Lindner Washtech has appointed Marcel Willberg as Managing Director alongside Georg Krenn. Willberg will primarily be responsible for global sales, and the decision reflects the company’s strategy of developing top management from within the organisation.

Coveris has SBTi-approved targets through 2033

Coveris has SBTi-approved targets through 2033

Coveris has received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative for its near-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. The company declares reductions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 versus a 2023 base year by 2033.

The circular economy and packaging – Eurotec Move in action

The circular economy and packaging – Eurotec Move in action

The circular economy is influencing the design of transport packaging, with growing importance of reusable solutions and those made from recyclate. Eurotec Move is a container developed to meet requirements for automation, identification and a long service life.

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